This introductory text provides basic nutrition information and advice on how to apply that information to everyday situations, and teaches students how to evaluate and interpret new nutrition research. The text shows how nutrition supports health, describes how nutrient needs change throughout the life cycle, looks at ways that poor nutrition can lead to disease, and describes the impact of illnesses, medications, and complementary therapies on nutritional health. Learning features include key terms, skill boxes, critical thinking questions, and boxes on clinical applications and current research. Cataldo is a member of the American Dietetic Association.
(Synopsis)
This introductory text provides basic nutrition information and advice on how to apply that information to everyday situations, and teaches students how to evaluate and interpret new nutrition research.
((Book Description)) NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY is the only text organized by diets rather than by organ systems or disease states and distinguishes itself through rich pedagogical features. It provides core nutrition concepts and clinical content at a level that is accessible to the range of health care team members who are responsible for a client's nutrition needs. The text provides the basic facts and a wealth of practical information readers need to assume their responsibility for nutrition care.
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